Senior Security Engineer

Redapt

11d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Security Engineer is responsible for owning and operating the Palo Alto Suite (Prisma Access + Firewalls) and the CrowdStrike EDR platform. This role is highly technical, focusing on implementation, configuration, optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing operational support across both technology stacks.

Requirements

5–8+ years of hands-on security engineering experience.
Advanced expertise in Palo Alto firewalls, Panorama, Prisma Access, or GlobalProtect.
Practical experience with CrowdStrike Falcon administration and response workflows.
Strong networking background (TCP/IP, routing, VPNs, DNS, SSL/TLS).
Ability to analyze complex logs, alerts, and packet captures.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Experience working in enterprise or regulated environments.
Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative with cross-functional and client teams.
Analytical, detail‑oriented, and solution‑focused.

Nice To Haves

PCNSE or equivalent Palo Alto certifications.
CrowdStrike certifications (CCFA, CCRA, CCFR).
Experience in Zero Trust architecture design.
Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms or automation workflows.
Exposure to other tools in scope (Google SecOps, Proofpoint, DLP, PAM).

Responsibilities

Configure, deploy, and maintain Palo Alto NGFWs and Prisma Access cloud security components.
Perform threat prevention tuning, policy creation, security rule reviews, SSL decryption configuration, and GlobalProtect enhancements.
Conduct log analysis, packet captures, and advanced troubleshooting for traffic, connectivity, and performance issues.
Drive continuous improvement through policy hygiene reviews and architectural recommendations.
Administer and optimize the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
Monitor and investigate endpoint alerts, detections, and behaviors.
Tune policies, prevention rules, and detection logic.
Support incident response efforts with forensics, triage, and root‑cause investigations.
Assist Senior Security Engineer 2 with Google SecOps, Secret Server, Cyberhaven, or Proofpoint as needed.
Collaborate on multi‑platform security incidents and high‑priority investigations.
Participate in troubleshooting other security platforms or incidents as directed.
Support project implementation tasks, onboarding, and knowledge transfer activities.